By The Numbers

Philanthropic Accomplishments

OPERATION SCHOOL BELL®Provides new school clothing including shoes and a jacket plus a brand new book for each student3,835 Children dressed More than57,000 Children dressed since Operation School Bell’s inception in 1994.

STARTING OVER SUPPLIES
Families in need receive new bed linens, pillows, cleaning and cooking supplies to help them begin anew.2,018 individuals served with 1,014 kits

ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS®
Through Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, new clothing and toiletries for assault and rape victims are provided for use at area hospitals and trauma centers.339 people served

TEDDY BEAR PROGRAM
Provides teddy bears to local service organizations, law enforcement, and hospitals to comfort children in crisis.2,400 children received bears31,00 bears distributed since 1989

OTHER PROGRAMSHooked on Books – Provides new books to recently immigrated students to help with English proficiency; over 3,000 books since the program started in 2005Child Advocacy – provides new clothing for victims after forensic exams as well as snacks for children waiting to be interviewedPass It On – useable but not saleable items are shared with other Tucson nonprofits to keep things out of the landfill

ASSISTEENS® AUXILIARY
The high school auxiliary program, Assisteens Helping Tucson Teens, strengthens Title 1 middle school art, music, and physical education programs through donations of new materials.$18,813 supported 16 Title 1 middle schools